Promoting resilience, achieving potential

Parents

Parents’ Information

We actively encourage parents and carers to work in partnership with the school and become involved in every aspect of school life. In working with parents and carers we aim to: develop a shared understanding of our school aims, values, policies and practices encourage parental participation in learning at school

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School Timings

Year Group  Classroom opening times End of School Day  Nursery 15 hours 08:45 or 11:45 11:45 or 14:45 Nursery 30 hours 08:45 14:45 or 15:15 Reception 08:45 15:15 Years 1 and 2 08:45 15:20 Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 08:45 15:25  

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New Starters

Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Starters   Frequently Asked Questions We will be updating this page periodically but, for now, here are some Frequently Asked Questions that may help: Q: Can I come and visit the school? We hold several tours of Early Years in the second half of the

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Friends of Highwood

Who are we? Friends of Highwood is a voluntary organisation run by the parents of children that attend the school. The sole purpose of Friends is raising funds that can be used by the school to improve amenities and to enhance the learning experience of the children. Every year, the

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GDPR

Any GDPR issues or concerns can be reported to the Chair of Governors, Eddie Tunnah at chair@highwood.herts.sch.uk

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School Uniform

The Staff and Governors of the school are justifiably proud of Highwood and expect pupils to share our pride in the uniform they wear. Sweatshirt, cardigan or fleece in royal blue with school motif Polo shirt  – white or royal blue Trousers, tailored shorts, skirts or pinafores – grey or

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Wraparound Care

Places for children in Reception to Year 6 at our wraparound care clubs can be booked via the school office, subject to availability. The clubs are held in our school dining hall and are run by school staff. For more information, please read our Wraparound Care Policy which can be

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Tax Free Childcare Vouchers

Use of Childcare Vouchers Highwood Primary School accepts childcare vouchers but only for specified activities within the rules of the Government Childcare Voucher Scheme. Childcare vouchers are only acceptable for the following eligible activities: Breakfast Club Tea Time Club Nursery Provision   Childcare vouchers are not accepted for the following:

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Support your Child

Reading Support Why read to your child? https://youtu.be/kjHqJQ8sxs4 10 things to think about when reading to your child. https://youtu.be/iHMl70ZmxIQ For parents: reading stories to children The following has been drawn together by the DfE to provide guidance: 10 top tips for parents to support children to read. 1.Encourage your child

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Extra-curricular

We have a number of external companies providing after school clubs for our children, subject to availability. Local sports company, Game On, runs football and sports clubs across the year groups. An Art Club for Years 2 to 6 is provided by Kat Miller of Artbox. A Dance Club provided

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